*Additional memorial stone for fallen Nevada Heroes
A permanent memorial for the 30 fallen heroes of Nevada involved in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars was dedicated last year in December at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor's Center.
On December 9, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., an additional memorial stone will be added to pay tribute to the 12 additional soldiers and Marines from Nevada who have lost their lives over the past year. This dedication program will be held at the Red Rock Visitor's Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive.
http://www.defendingfreedom.net/
November 15, 2006
For Immediate Release: -- Dedication scheduled Dec. 9, 2006 –
The idea for the memorial came from Helena Lukac, mother of Marine Pfc. John Lukac, who perished in 2004. The memorial began taking shape following a story in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Assistance from Sen. John Ensign and Phil Randazzo made the memorial a reality. The memorial consists of a large boulder with the dedication inscription as well as smaller surrounding boulders inscribed with the names of the 42 soldiers, airmen and marines. The boulders are meta-quartzite rock which is indigenous to Southern Nevada and complementary to the Red Rock area.
“This memorial will serve as a lasting tribute to the brave young soldiers from our state who gave their lives for freedom,” said Phil Randazzo. Mr. Randazzo is the memorial organizer and founder of DefendingFreedom.net, a not-for-profit organization which raises money and supplies for overseas and stateside military and their families. “We hope the public will join family members and other supporters in honoring these fallen heroes. It will mean a great deal to their families, especially during this holiday season.”
The program is open to the public. It will include a color guard opening ceremony, remarks by family members and elected officials, as well as musical selections. All Nevadan’s are encouraged to come and honor these fallen heroes. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this special event.
For information: contact Phil Randazzo of DefendingFreedom.net.
Call 702-258-1995 or 303-2005 (cell) or visit www.defendingfreedom.net.